A federal judge in Rhode Island has temporarily restrained conditions imposed by the Trump administration on grants for organizations aiding survivors of domestic violence, LGBTQ+ youth, and the homeless. This order was issued in the case of Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence v. Kennedy, initiated by a coalition of organizations serving these communities. The lawsuit challenges executive orders that limit funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and HUD, targeting organizations with diversity programs and those recognizing transgender and nonbinary identities. The plaintiffs plan to propose the restraining order scope soon.
U.S. District Judge Melissa DuBose issued a temporary restraining order blocking Trump administration conditions on grants for domestic and sexual violence survivors, LGBTQ+ youth, and homeless individuals.
The lawsuit, Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence v. Kennedy, was brought by a coalition of organizations challenging executive orders restricting grants funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and HUD.
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